Fusion Science and Technology

Aims & Scope

Fusion Science and Technology aims to be the leading source of timely information on fusion research.

We publish technical papers, technical notes, critical reviews, rapid communications, book reviews, and letters to the editor on fusion applications, design, and system studies.

Technical papers present archival, original contributions to the field of knowledge.

Technical notes describe preliminary results or limited extensions of previously reported work.

Critical reviews combine a focused topical overview with an extensive literature review to critically evaluate the state-of-the-art, but do not necessarily add new knowledge to the field.

Rapid communications provide speedy publication, after accelerated review and processing, of innovative work of high and immediate interest to the journal readership.

Book reviews give an overview of a recently published book, including a brief summary and statement of value to the community.

Letters to the editor provide an expeditious medium for comments on editorial policies and for discussions on the content of other contributions.

We welcome submissions that explore the following topics: -Fusion plasma physics- Fusion plasma engineering- Fusion plasma–enabling science and technology- Fusion nuclear technology and material science- Plasma and fusion energy physics- Tokamak experiments- Stellarators- Next-step burning plasma experiments- Target fabrication and technology for inertial confinement fusion- Inertial fusion science and applications- Tritium science and technology- Magnetic and inertial fusion energy reactor studies- Heating and current drive physics and technology- Plasma control- Plasma diagnostics.

Once your article has been assessed for suitability by the editor, it will be single-blind peer reviewed by expert referees.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12564

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	357

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.453

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Energy, Engineering, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The EIRENE and B2-EIRENE Codes

  Citation: 603

  Authors: D., M., P.

• Fast Ion Generation by High-Intensity Laser Irradiation of Solid Targets and Applications

  Citation: 375

  Authors: M., J., S. V., A. J., P. K., M.

• MHD Equilibrium Reconstruction in the DIII-D Tokamak

  Citation: 290

  Authors: L. L., H. E. St., Q., J. R., E. J., T. S., W. H., C., K. I.

• Description of the NIF Laser

  Citation: 270

  Authors: M. L., K. R., D. H., P. E., J. E., E. S., D. R., T. G., P. K., P. J., P. A., J. A., M. W., S. J., T. I., J. M., M. A., J. J., J. B., R. G., R. E., D. C., P. A., S. N., G. V., A. C., J. E., E., W. H., R. A., J., R. K., K. S., K. N., D. W., B. J., J. D., B. J., C. D., K. P., R. W., R. C., E. I., M. C., J. A., V. S., S. B., A. W., R. A., J. T., M. J., S., C. J., G. L., C. C., R.

• Integrated Data Analysis of Profile Diagnostics at ASDEX Upgrade

  Citation: 237

  Authors: R., C. J., B., W., E.

• Large Optics for the National Ignition Facility

  Citation: 232

  Authors: P. A., L. J., R. A., T. A., J. A., P. E., M. J., M. L., C. J., T. I., P. J., L. L.

• Damage Mechanisms Avoided or Managed for NIF Large Optics

  Citation: 172

  Authors: K. R., M. L., J. J., M. W., J. D., C. W., A. D., D. A., S. G., J. M. G. Di, S. N., E., R. G., G. M., M. A., J., D. H., L. M., Z. M., B. J., M. J., K. P., N. C., P. E., R. A., M. A., M. C., C. D., R. A., M. J., L. R., C. J., T. I., J. B., P. J., P. K., C. C., S. T.

• Electron Cyclotron Heating for W7-X: Physics and Technology

  Citation: 169

  Authors: V., P., H., G., G., W., H. P., H., N. B., G., M., Y., M., A.

• Recent Advances on Hydrogen Retention in ITER’s Plasma-Facing Materials: Beryllium, Carbon, and Tungsten

  Citation: 154

  Authors: C. H., A. A., V. Kh., N., R. A., R. E. H., J. P., J. W., R. P., M., A., J., T.

• Optics Recycle Loop Strategy for NIF Operations above UV Laser-Induced Damage Threshold

  Citation: 153

  Authors: M. L., P. J., T. I., M. C., J. D., A. D., J. A., J. E., L. M., B. J., D. C., M. J., P. K.

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